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®hje /ksii^rian A^traticc Vol. 58; No. 23 FLESHERTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1938 W. II. THURSTON & SON, Proprietors D. A. Mathewson Dies Mr. Fred Mathewson received news the first of the week of the death of his brother, David A. Mathewson, at his home at Kelwood, Manitoba, which occurred on October 25th. Interment was made in Neepawa, Manitoba. The late David Mathewson was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mathewson and was bom sixty-eight years ago on the farm now occupied by his brother, Fred. He resided there until he went to Neepawa about twenty-five years ago. He was also employed in the late M. K. Richard- son's general store in Flesherton. A few years ago he purchased a gen- eral store business at Kelwood where he has since resided. He married Miss Mary Plater of Newmarket who survives. He also leaves three broth- ers: William of Ceylon, Robert of Newmarket and Fred of Flesherton. He always kept in touch with local affairs through The Advance and had a great interest in his home com- munity. His many friends here will be sorry to hear of his death, as he was of a congenial disposition and had many warm friends. NEW HYDRO LINE Construction has commenced on an- other Hydro power line for this town- ship. Commencing at Rock Mills the line goes south to the fourth line and from there turns eastward for about five miles. A short stub line will be erected on the Portlaw side- road to serve Messrs. H. Fisher and C. D. Meldrum. Work on the line commenced last week by the Hydro construction division and in a few weeks the dream of the farmers on this route for Hydro light and power will be realized. It is said the newest addition to an auto trailer is a collapsible porch. Now if someone would only invent a folding geranium to put on the porch! ROUND TRIP BARGAIN FARES October 5 to BUFFALO I 4.85 CHATHAM $ 6.65 HAMILTON $ 2-45 SMITH'S FALLS $ 7.35 TORONTO $ 2.15 also to numerous intermediate points GOING â€" 8.49 a.m. and 4.29 p.m. RETURN LIMIT â€" Up to Nov. 7 Consult Agents - Ask for Handbill CANADIAN PACIFIC Mew 1939 Car Lines tlit All-lune High The man who buys a 1939 auto mobile will be getting the greatest value per dollar in motoring history, for the new models set an all-time high in luxury, power and safety, ac- cording to Mr. George McTavish, prominent local citizen and dealer in Chevrolet and Oldsmobile passenger cars and Chevrolet trucks. Mr. Mc- Tavish has just returned from a visit to Oshawa where he was a guest at a special dealers' showing staged by General Motors Products of Canada, Limited, of the new 1939 Chevrolet and Oldsmobile models. "Never in my years m the motor car business have I been so impressed by the quality and value built into a product as I was when I viewed the 1939 models," said Mr. McTavish. "Striking new body styling is prob- ably the most evident outward change, but in the case of our own Chevrolet and Oldsmobile at least, the refine- ments in 'ride' performance on the road and mechanical innovations are equally impressive. The new type of gearshift on the steering wheel is obtainable on all our models; knee- action is standard on Chevrolet Mas- ter DeLuxe models and both Oldsmo- bile six and eight; and there are important advances in clutch, spring- ing and steering." ''In view of these tremendous ad- vances in motor car design and op- eration,'' added Mr. McTavish, "I feel confident that during 1939 the auto- motive Industry in Canada will con- tribute to, and share in, the general business improvement which is al- ready apparent throughout the Do- minion of Canada. LEAVING FOR BARRIE Mr. Bob Carrothers, who has been employed in the oflFice of D. McTav- ish and Sons for the past three years, has resigned and accepted a position with Mr. Harold Merriam of Chats- worth who is opening up a General Motors agency in Barrie. Bob was well liked as service man in the McTavish garage and the many friends he has made in town will be sorry to hear of him leaving. Both he and Mrs. Carrothers have been actively identified with the young married couples' group of St. John's United Church and in the dramatic club of that gix)up. We wish Bob and Mrs. Carrothers the best of suc- cess in their new home. Choice MEATS We have a full, supply of Fresh Cured and Smoked meats always on hand; also sausage and bologna. Highest prices paid for BEEF HIDES and SHEEPSKINS R. J. Priestley WE DELIVER. PHONE 47w lii , nmiWMMâ€" â€" â€" ^â€" â€" REMEMBRANCE DAY LOW RAIL FARES Between all points in Canada and to certain destinations in United States FARE & ONEQUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets good going from noon Thursday, November lO, until 2 p.m., Sunday, November 13 ttElURN LIMIT _ To leave destin- ation not later than midnight, MON- DAY, November 14, 1938. MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE: 25c Full information from any agent. CANADIAN PACIFIC KING IS INVITED TO ! OPEN GRE\ MEMORIAL In the Great War no County in Ontario sent more men to battle, rais- ed more money for patriotic pur- poses, or sent more farm and natural materials than did the County of Grey. It is to the lasting credit of nearly evei-y municipality in the County of Grey that they erected memorials to those who made the great sacrifice. It has long been felt, however, that the county as a whole should have an adequate memorial on some eminent point that would be visible to most of the County. That point has been chosen just outside of Owen Sound on the Chatsworth highway. There is a tower ninety feet to one hundred and twenty feet high (de- pending on the contributions) to be erected and to be topped with a light that will burn continuously throwing its bright rays so they will be vis- ible at night in almost every part of the county. It is a noble idea, and to be nobly can-ied out, it re- quires but a fair measure of support from every Grey County citizen. The County of Grey has contrib- uted $2500 and the city of Owen S*und has contributed $2500. Owen Sound has also promised perpetual care as a park so there will be no further cost to the county or the citizens. It is fortunate for us that their Majesties the King and Queen will visit Canada next year. An invitation has been extended to the King to un- veil the Grey memorial. That would be the greatest day in a century in Grey County. It would be a matter of great pride to Grey to have a memorial worthy of the Royal pat- ronage. The possibility of that event depends upon the citizens of Grey who are asked to make contributions, large or small, to the fund to finish the Memorial. Contributions may be made at any post-office or any bank in Grey County, or sent direct to Mr. Ben Legate, Owen Sound. BOTH RUGBY GAMES WON BY FLESHERTON ♦»* I u »** n >>***♦♦*********>> ** *»*************»•*♦♦* Ifll III liiiii iiiiiiijiiiiij jfir p 1(1..- - >â- ,;..â€" j;-„;.ili.?H^ 'w^ i'ir^^ FnnerkI ChsDci DIGNIFIED and SYMPATHETIC PERSONAL SERVICE Whethei V^OU PAY LESS THAN $100.00 For Complete Funeral or More NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OP OUR CHAPEL BATES & MADDOCKS 12 4 Avenue Road. TORONTO Night or Day Phone: Klngsdale 4$44-S4S6 Flesherton High School have got off to a splendid start in their new game of six-man rugby. They won from Markdale by the huge score of 24-7 and from Dundalk by 18-6. Mr. Ernie Button is acting as coach for the local high school. Last Wednesday at the local fair grounds Flesherton took Markdale in- to camp by a score of 24-7, with touchdowns by McTavish, Johnson, Smith and Leavell. Sullivan secured Markdale's only touchdown. Flesherton â€" Snap, Delmar Mc- Clean; wings, Ted McTavish and Rus- sel Johnson; half-backs, Ben Leavell and Frank Graham; quarter, Delbert Smith. At Dundalk on Friday the game developed into a rough and tumble iffair which ended with Smith and Copcland coming to blows with the result both were bniiished from the game. Sims scored a touchdown for Dundalk while Johnson, Smith and Graham counted one each for their team. McTavish also secured two converts and a goal in rouge. We Need Your Support During the bast few weeks we have been pleased to accept a large num- ber of new subscriptions for The Ad- vance and we welcome them to our large list of readers. A great nunv ber of our subscriptions are d«e at this time of year and we would be pleased to have your renewal prompt ly. If your paper is in arrears and you are unable to pay the whole amount now, part payment will do. We depend upon the good-will of our subscribers, advertisers and job- printing patrons to keep The Advance going, as without these Flesherton and district would be without their weekly newspaper. We endeavour to give good service to our readers, but cannot do so if we do not receive pay for services rendered. If you are in arrears kindly look into the matter and have the label on your paper properly adjusted. Mrs. Ibos. Phillips i^aiised On ;)uoday After a serious illness extending from last May Mrs, Thos. Phillips passed away in the Toronto General Hospital on Sunday, October 30th. While she was seriously ill for the past six months she had been ailing for almost a year, but was able to be around at her work. The late Mrs. Phillips was former- ly Margaret Seeley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Seeley, pion- eers of Osprey Township, and was born on the fourth line of Osprey fifty-five years ago. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thos, Phillips on November 1st, 1905, who, together with a family of one daughter and two sons, are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The family are Melbourne of Rock Mills, Hazel (Mrs. Sheard) and Harold at home. One daughter, Grace, died five years ago. She also leaves to mourn five brothers and three sisters: William Seeley of Toronto; Jane (Mrs. Eobt. Seeley) of Maxwell; Liz- zie (Mrs. D. Siegel) of Singhampton; Robt. of Toronto; John of St. Mary's; Martha (Mrs. Bell) of Toronto and Joseph of Badgeros. One brother, Noble, died a number of years ago. She was a member of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Maxwell, and was a good neighbor and highly regarded by a host of friends. Her passing is a distinct loss to the community. The funeral of the late Mrs. Phil- lipa took place on Tuesday afternoon. November 1st, (their- thirty-third wedding anniversary) when service was held at her late residence on the fourth line of Artemesia at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. O. Lancaster, pastor of the Dundalk Anglican Church circuit conducted the services at the home and cemetery assisted by Rev. Stan- ley Elliott of Maxwell United Church. Interment was made in Maxwell cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Robt. Fisher, J. W. McKee, R. J. Fisher, A. Blackburn, C. D. Meldrum, John Stephen and Roy Fenwick. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful and consisted of: a pillow from Husband and family; a wreath from brothers. Will, Robert, Frank and John; wreath from sister, Martha, and family; wreath from sis- ter, Lizzie, and son, Earl; wreath, brother, Joe and family; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Phillips; spray. The boys of the Forestry Department of Toronto and a spray from Mrs: Findlay and family of Toronto. The flower bearers were five grand- children and a niece, Helen and Alvin Sheard, Jean, Marie and Billie Phil- lips and Loreen Pedlar, Friends from a distance who at- tended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. fJos. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mr. Wm. Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. Robt.. Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. F. Seeley Mrs. Siegel and son. Earl, Mrs. M. Bell and son, Clarence, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Errickson, all of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Bert May, Mrs. Jas. Vanieer and Mrs. Robt. Ring, all of Collingwood, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Seeley and Miss Delrose Seeley, all of Stayner. Mr. and Mrs. David Seeley and daughters of Dundalk, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morrison of Shelburne, Mr. and Mrs. John Seeley of St. Mary's and Mrs. H. Weatherall and Mi-s. R. Roval of Dunedin. HIGH SCHOOL EXPENDITURES HAVE NOT INCREASED Flesherton, Oct. 31, 1938. Dear Editor: Two weeks ago an article headed "SchoolK Cause Raise in Artemesia Taxes" appeared in the columns of The Advance. The article would make it appear that the cost of education in Artemesia is increasing. The pui-pose of this letter is to show that what apiiears to be an increase in the amount of money raised for high school purposes really is not an increase at all. Our schools are worthy of a great deal more than the statements as they appeared in the October 19th issue. Every possible bit of support should be given to the schools in these days when they are trying, for once, to fit the boys and girls for the emergencies of every- day life. The article in question was damaging, to say the least, for it. In regard to the High School rate, the reader is given the impression that the rate is pyramiding rapidly. Last year the rate was changed from 2% to 3 mills, but no further in- crease has been made. Two years ago the people of Artemesia and Flesher- ton paid two and a half mills included in their County Rate A^hich the county collected and returned to the high school as a grant. One year ago that two and a half mills was taken off and as the levy was still necessary to keep the school running, it had to be levied by the township. Last year that two and a half mills was collecte<i in Flesherton. but not in the township as the boai-d knew that these moneys were due them in the form of a grant from the county from the taxes collected for that purpose in 1936, they were able to get along without it for the one year only. After that the two and a half mill rate again became necessay, and it appears now as part of the high school rate, which has increased from 3 to 5.5 mills, but as you see the total amount of money raised for ex- penditure has not increased. Youra truly, â€"INTERESTED. Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors who showed their kindness and symp- athy in many ways during the i-ecent bereavement of father and brother. The Weir Family. Special Service Nov. 1 1 Remembrance Day sei-vices will be held in Memorial Park on Friday. November 11th, at 11 a.m.. This will be the first service at the cenotaph since the dedicatory service in Aug- ust and all the citizens are urged to attend. A parade of the returned men will be held, to meet at the town hall at 10.30 a.m., and then to march in a body to the park, ^^^here a wreath will be placed on the memorial in memory of those of their comrades who failed to return. Service will be held at the park at ll a.m., but if the weather is not favorable will take place in the town hall, .'^ny society Or private person may place a wreath on the cenotaph and may join in the parade to the park. Rev. Stanley Elliott of Maxwell will have charge of the service and will be assisted by Rev. Angus Sutherland of Priceville and resident ministers. The Flesherton veterans are hold- ing a fowl supper in the town hall the same evening at 7 b.m., at which their ladies are also invited. Ihe Late Jas. Weir Buried At Priceville (By Priceville correspondent) After a long and wearisome strug- gle for health, death came with start- ling suddeimess to James Weir on Monday, October 24, 1938. He waa the son of John Weir and the lata Mrs. Weir and was bom in Egremont Township in 1888. He enlisted for service and went overseas in 1916 with the 147th Grey battalion. In 1918 he was mamed to Miss Mai-y Cranston of Haddington, Scotland. He returned home the following year and took up farming in Egremont. Nine years later failing health com- pelled him to leave the farm and move into Priceville. His wife's trag- ic illness and removal from the fam- ily was a severe trial. This situation was greatly relieved by the coming of his sister. Belle, and her continued I)resence in the home with patient endurance and high courage in his last years of affliction was greatly appreciated until death released a valiant spirit. The funeral held on Wednesday in St. Columba United Church was a tribute to his memory when the building was filled to capacity. Many members of the 147th Battalion were present as well as members of other regiments. Rev. A. R. Muir took as his text "Therefore my beloved breth- ren, be steadfast, immovable always iibounding in the work of the Lord, for inasmuch as ye know that your labor in not in vain in the Lord." A duet was sung by two of the de- ceased's cousins, Thos. and Geo. Bell. The pallbearers were Messrs. Herb, Atkinson, Hector McDonald, James McDonald, Alex. McLean, Chas. Mc- Nalty and John Meads. The flower bearers wei-e Messrs. Ed, Heard, Fred Knox and Garfield Whyte. Soldiers and school children march- ed to the cemetery where the firing party fired three volleys and the last post was sounded. He was laid to rest and the place that knew him so long will know him no more. Flesherton Public School Rock Mills Baptist Church Card "f Thank* Mr. Thos. Phillips and family wish to express their appreciation for the many acta of kindness to Mrs. Phillips by the people of their com- munity and of those in Toronto dur- ing her illness in the hospital and for the expressions of sympathy ex- tended to them fn many ways in their bereavement. Card of Thanks Mrs. J. A. Stewart wishes to thank her many friends for letters, flowers and treats received while in the hos- pital and at her home here. Their many acts of kindness will n«ver be forgotten. m MEMORIAM BENTHAM â€" In loving memory of Jennie and Thomas Bentham who died October 31 and December 3. 193«. In our hearts their memory lives forever. Son, Daughter and Grandchildren. If it's only going to make the other fellow unhappy, a good rule to fol- low quite often is to leave it imsaid. Anniversary services were held in Rock Mills Baptist Church last Sun- day ufternon when the Rev. J. N. H. Norton of Wiarton, Moderator of the Owen Sound and district Baptist churches, brought a ,'very etfective message preaching from the text in Proverbs, Chapter II, Verse 30. A choir of the ladies of the church rend- ered an appropriate anthem and Mrs. Walter Akitt of Flesherton contrib- uted a lieautiful solo. "It Is Morning In My Heart," which was greatly appreciated. On Monday night Mr. Norton gave a splendid lecture entit- led "Artund the World with ft Word" which was crowded with interest and profit from beginning to end. Mrs. Clark and daughter gave a very pleas- ing duet, accompanied by the guitar. aL-so Misses Ruth Blackburn and Eu- nice .\llen with their pleasing num- ber. "Salvation Suits Everybody." The pastor was in the chair. Good congregations and ideal weather all helped In the success of these ser- vices, likewise the floral offerings. Sunday School in the Rock Mills Baptist Church will commence at 1.45 p.m. next Sunday with no aft«moon church service. At 7.30 p.m. there Grade 8 â€" Lois Mood (H) Home Study Course, Ruth Leavell (H), Ar- lene Taylor (H), Earle Thurston, Ted McCracken, Ruth Graham. Carman Loucks, Julia Priestley. Clarence Hamilton, Stanley McClean, Ethel Taylor and Evison Wilson equal. Grade 6 â€" Genevieve Milne, Marg- aret Turney, Jean McCracken and Jack McDonald equal, Mary Banks, Marjorie Brackenbury and Kennet^i Henry equal, Edna Thompson, Glen Cherry and Keith Goessel o<iual Grade 5 â€" Evelyn McTavish (H.), Gordon Cherry (H.), Ted Banks, Gordon Miller, Eva Doupe, Helen Brown and Velma Sewcll equal, Ei- leen McClean, Shirley Marriott, Gor- don Dimgey, Donald Browne, Jim Hamilton. Giadc 4 â€" Ruth Marriott, Elma Talbot, Bob Turney, Edmund Thomp- son, Norman Dungey. Grade 3 â€" Mary Dolan, Eleanor Williams, Lois Sparks, Vcma Loucks, Colleen McCutcheon, Marion StaufTcr, Shirley McCracken, Bruce Thurston, Bob Long, F"rank Taylor. Grade 2 â€" Ted Newell, Dan Mc- Tavish and Evelyn Stewart equal, Maxine Cherry, David Aberdeen, Keith Dungey, Don Banks, Bui-ton TaIl>ot, George Meggitt. Grade 1 â€" Eleanor Sparks, Barry Thurston, Joan Turney, Jack Milne, Billy Rithar(i.'!on, John Milligan, Clif- ton Marriott Earle McKechnie, Betty Cooke, Bob Stoddart. Mark Wilson, Garnet Hamilton. A Great Protestant Crusade A special community service will be held in the Town Hall next Sun- <lay at 3 p.m. under the auspices of the L.O.L. No. 2855 when the Rev. Bro. Fred Ashton, P.D.M., will de- liver a special meesage to Protest- ants on ''The Challenge of the Pres- ent Day." Special music will be rendered and the men and women of this district are cordially invited to fttt«nd' this service. Members of the local lodge and visiting members in ftill regalia will meet at the Fra- ternal Hall, Flesherton, at 2.30 p.m. and parade from there to the Town Hall. Silver collection. Mr. R. L. Stephen, nrominert Mark- dale resident, died on Monday, the will He a gospel service to which all result of n stroke. The funeral is are cordially invited. being held in Markdale today.